Drop Waist Cheongsam - Turquoise Vases
The Drop Waist Cheongsam in Turquoise Vases is a cheongsam (qipao) for girls with a fitted bodice, a pleated drop-waist skirt and decorative light pink buttons, made for Chinese New Year visiting, reunion dinners and family photos. With a 100% woven cotton bodice and full lining, it stays breathable through a warm Singapore CNY.
Our hand-drawn Turquoise Vases print is inspired by traditional Chinese porcelain, with blue-and-white vases of blossoming branches on a calm turquoise background. Vases are a symbol of peace and good fortune, and the blossoms stand for new beginnings. Match her brother in the boys' Mandarin-collared Shirt, the baby in the Overalls, Dad in the Men's Mandarin-collared Shirt or Mum in the Ladies Marie Top.
Key Features
- Fitted bodice with a pleated drop-waist skirt
- Decorative light pink buttons
- Back zip for easy dressing
- Fully lined
- 100% woven cotton bodice
- Matches the Men's Mandarin-collared Shirt
- Length: 56 cm (4Y) to 96 cm (14Y)
Size and Fit
Fit: Fitted. If she is between sizes, size up.
- Model is 11 years old, 164 cm tall and 38 kg, and wears 12Y.
How to read this chart: Chest is measured flat across the garment, so double it for the full measurement. Measurements may vary by up to 1.3 cm (0.5").
| Size | Chest, flat (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 4Y | 30 | 56 |
| 5Y | 31 | 62 |
| 6Y | 33 | 68 |
| 8Y | 35 | 74 |
| 10Y | 37 | 80 |
| 12Y | 40 | 88 |
| 14Y | 43 | 96 |
Care and Composition
Material: 100% cotton bodice, with a polyester pleated skirt.
- Hand wash or cold machine wash.
- Wash with similar colours.
- Do not bleach, dry clean or soak.
- Do not iron the pleats.
- Hang to dry in the shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this cheongsam true to size?
It is a fitted style. The easiest way to check is to lay a dress that fits her well flat, measure across the chest and compare it with the chart. If she is between sizes, size up. Not sure which style suits her? See our cheongsam fit guide.
How do I care for the pleats?
Hand wash or cold machine wash, hang to dry in the shade and do not iron the pleats, so they keep their shape.
Is there a matching outfit for the family?
Yes. The Turquoise Vases print also comes in a boys' Mandarin-collared Shirt (2Y to 14Y), a baby Overalls (3M to 2Y), a girls' Summer Dress (3Y to 10Y), a Ladies Marie Top (S to XXL) and a Men's Mandarin-collared Shirt (XS to XXL).
Orders are dispatched within 1 to 3 working days.
Delivery by standard courier takes 1 to 3 working days after dispatch.
Self-collection is available at The Elly Store @ One Holland Village and The Elly Office.
Returns
Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase for an exchange or store credit. Items must be in their original condition, unwashed, and with the packaging intact. Sale items cannot be returned or exchanged.
Read our shipping policy and exchange policy.
Red & Turquoise Vases
Our Red Vases and Turquoise Vases prints come in two elegant colourways, offering a refined way for families to twin in style this Chinese New Year 2026. Inspired by traditional Chinese porcelain, the hand-drawn design features ornamental blue-and-white vases filled with blossoming branches, symbolising renewal, prosperity, and the arrival of spring.
In Chinese culture, decorative vases represent peace, harmony, and good fortune, while blooming flowers signify new beginnings and growth for the year ahead. The bold red background brings auspicious festive energy, while the serene turquoise background offers a calming, elegant alternative.
Whether worn for reunion dinners, house visits, family celebrations, or as a meaningful festive gift, the Red Vases and Turquoise Vases prints bring timeless heritage, balance, and celebratory charm to Lunar New Year dressing.
Designed for Families in Singapore
Every elly print is hand-drawn in house by our design team in Singapore. Our Chinese New Year collection was drawn as a four-seasons series of spring, summer, autumn and winter, and most prints come in baby, kids', ladies' and men's styles, so the whole family can match for reunion dinner and house visits.
We make our pieces for Singapore weather. Most are 100% cotton or our soft jersey with 5% elastane, so they stay comfortable through a long, warm day of visiting. For Disney fans, our Disney | elly designs include Mickey and Disney Princess prints.